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Atlanta/Centennial Park Area

Atlanta : Centennial Park Area

Centennial Park with CNN Center and Omni Hotel in background

The Centennial Park Area is a subdistrict of DowntownAtlanta. The area not only includes the park itself, but also The CNN Center, Phillips Arena, the Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, and a few other attractions. This area is heavily frequented by tourists as well as local residents.

The MARTA East-West Line stops at the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station (W1). The park is also accessible by car from exiting Interstate 75/85 at Andrew Young International or Spring Street exits.

CNN Center, One CNN Center, ☎+1 404 827-2300, [1]. M-Su 9AM-5PM (tours). The world headquarters of CNN offers studio tours, which include demonstrations of the technology used and visits to viewing galleries overlooking the newsrooms and newsreaders of CNN, HLN, and CNN En Espanol. CNN Center also has specialty retail shops and a food court with fast food and eat-in dining options. $13 (adult); $12 (senior); $10 (child). edit

Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta, (at Pemberton Place next to Centennial Park), [2]. M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta creates environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups.$11.00 (adult), Children under the age of 2 are free.. edit

World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St (next to the Georgia Aquarium), ☎+1 404 676-5151, [3]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM (9AM-6PM during Summer) Su 11AM-5PM.. The museum is largely dedicated to the advertising history of Coca Cola. Experience the reach of the world's most iconic brand in a new, highly interactive expanded space open in May 2007.$15 (adult); $13 (senior); $9 (ages 5-12); under 5 free and admission includes access to all exhibits and a commemorative Coke bottle). Booking online saves $1 as well as gets you a time slot due to increased traffic to the new exhibit. edit

Centennial Olympic Park, ☎+1 404 222-7275, [4]. The focal point of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Centennial Park has now become the center for tourism. Georgia Aquarium, the New World of Coke, CNN Center, Phillips Arena and Georgia Tech are all in walking distance of the park. In the winter the park features an ice skating rink and in the summer there are free concerts.edit

Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, ☎+1 404 581-4000, [5]. Su-Th 9AM-6PM, F 9AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-8PM. The largest aquarium in the world with over a hundred thousand animals in 8 million gallons of water. The Aquarium recently added a new swim and dive activity called "Journey with Gentle Giants." It is the only opportunity in the world to swim with whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Adult $29.50, Children (3-12) $22, Senior (55+) $25.50; Journey with Gentle Giants $225. edit

Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome, [6]. The Atlanta Falcons have created a host of exciting game-day experiences and affordable family ticket packages for the fans. The 1998 NFC Champions, the Atlanta Falcons, gear up each September to kick off the official season. The Georgia Dome [7] has hosted numerous events including parts of the 1996 Summer Olympics, Super Bowl XXXIV, the annual Chic-fil-A Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. edit

CNN Center, One CNN Center, [11]. The atrium at the entrance of the CNN Center offers a few gift shops on the lower level. A great spot for buying souvenirs that display Georgia, as well as collectible figurines of your favorite Cartoon Network characters at the Turner Store.edit

Googie Burger, 190 Marietta St (across the street from the Georgia Aquarium), ☎+1 404 223-4664, [12]. 11AM - 8PM. This outdoor/take-out eatery on the edge of Centennial Park features Burgers, Hot Dogs, and even spiked milkshakes. Great for those who like to stroll the park and grab a bite to eat without having to walk elsewhere in downtown.edit

Prime Meridian, 100 CNN Center (inside the Omni Hotel), ☎+1 404 659-0000. Dine on local specialties (fried green tomatoes) or try one of their internationally inspired dishes, all while taking in a view of the Centennial Olympic Park. edit

Latitudes Bistro and Lounge, 100 CNN Center (inside the Omni Hotel), ☎+1 404 659-0000. If you're attending a conference, sporting event, or just taking in the downtown sights, Latitudes is a great place for meet-ups or night-caps. On weekdays they cater to patrons seeking coffee and pastries.edit

Stats, [17]. — 300 Marietta St. High-tech sports bar with 70 HDTVs to watch the game, and a rooftop deck bar which has a self-serving beer dispenser.

Omni Hotel at CNN Center, 100 CNN Center, ☎+1 404 659-0000 (fax: +1 404 525-5050), [16]. The hotel is close to major sporting venues (the Georgia Dome and the Philips Arena) and has a view of the Centennial Olympic Park. They also frequently host weddings.edit

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